Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-12-22
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A rhymic effuaion ezp.tiates thus: 1.-THE
world is dark and dreary, if We take it so;
but ia bright ard cherry if we make it 80 ]"
We are unanimous on the cherry.
The recent cold waves and SOW storm
has convinced representations CT an open
winter, that there is much in little, of Bor-
cas- zephyis that ge: on to US, and persons
fearing coapulation of their blood from such
source are induced TO generate warmth to
their system, and prune their talent in ven.
trilo ouism by initiating the hoarse accents
of a brick saw mean6erng through tough
stick Of gum wood.
Poultry has also been obliged 10 hold
meetings on front or back porches to COL
slider their prospect OF being laid on the
table, or supplying the demand Tor their
fruit.
The Triadepbia Mill, formerly Clouds,
has been taken by Mr.. VIM. Fl. Winston, q
practical aud expert miller frcal Loudoun
county, and is now in running order. This
will be a great accommodation to the public
in this section, and to the people sup cour-
trym who traverse Little River Pike. The
machinery that las been so long silent is
again active in meeting the demands for
milling commodities, and renders the neigh
borhood more lively aud cheerful.
liz the demise OF David G. Watkins, an
old inhabitant has gone. and this communi.
ty has lost valued friend and neighbor,
and sincerely regrets such loss. He was
recognized as o man of strong will, sturdy
integrity Kind heart, and of such energetic
enterprise and courage in his business aflairs
that be impressed himself strongly On his
business associates and citizens generally.
He has left record that may be cherished
| with pride, end emuated with creditable
success.
The Farmers Club of this section recent
| ~ met al The residence Of George Aud, ln
| the routine of business the following officers
were elected for the ensuing year. j. L.
Haring, president; Wm. 81. Lewis vice
president; Adam Martin, treasurer; Geo.
Aud, secretary; Merton Miller, librarian.
Mr.. Martin in we'll timed remarks thanked
the members for their courtesy and forbear
ance towards him while president of the
club, aud urged them not 10 abate in zeal in
advancing the interests of the club, and in
pursuit Of farming knowledge for the good
of all. President elect Haring hoped the
members would consider it Q duty TO seek all
| il, formation obtainable relative to the ob.
iects of the clubs and thus enhance its use.
iulness He also urged them not to relax
their efforts in making the meetings SO in
teresting and attractive that foil and
prompt attendance would result therefrom.
| The secretary presented communication
| from France relative 10 the tariff on raw
silk, No action was taken on the subject,
as the members epicurean minds were not
greedy enough for such a raw heme. 1t is
notable that agricultural clubs are being
more noticed than heretofore, for their opin-
ions relative 10 tariff matters, and the fact
that farmers are q power in the country, is
di-pe.iine the haze that has dimmed the
II nda of the high tarlffiies, and revealed to
ths m that agriculture Is entitled co respect;
pet industries get the dollars. and great
monopoiies grow up on every side, through
the fostering hand of government; while
the farmer. with The produc; of his toll and
inves, ment meets the most degraded So
called pauper labor Of the world in a. free com
petition in foreign markets. He also bears
largely the burden Of tariff taxation withouta
compromising benefit, and is without
even respectable representation legisa.
lively, for which be ought to blame no one
but himself, although he be engaged in the
| most noble employment of man, emulating
the example set by his Creator while he
! taught Adam how to cultivate the soil in
the garden of Eden. If the farmers would
unite energeticaly in efforts for the reduc
ton of The excessive protective tariff, which
has outlived its usefulness and for some
wears been a curse 10 the American people,
10 tariff for revenue only, it might be con-
sidered an advance towards the millennium.
The next meeting Of the club was an
nounced to be held at the residence of b.
Camp Thursday evening, the 29th inst. mis-.
celIaueous topics to be considered critical
COMMITTEES Truman Abrams VIM. h. Lewis
and Merton Miller, were empowered
with the duty, also those hereafter appoint.
ed, to select subjects for consideration. Up.
on adjournment a Together" was effected
with the Ladies' Mite Society, who were as
sembled at the same time. Geniality and
hiarity can be quoted as lively and exhiler-
ating. particularly 80 by festive bach.
eIoT hanked by the fair. A fine collation.
was feasticely appreciated, and each depart
ed "homeward bound" with agreeable emo
tons that it was a good time.
There are several nice flocks Of turkeys
in this vicinity who escaped decapitation
Thanksgiving, and their condition ia such
that tastes for such poultry feasting would
yank greediIy therefor. They have been
taught to roost high and thus avoid capture
from dark marauders who would deprive
them of holiday usefulness with dispatch.
The roads are 'orrible y.
LEGISLATIVE.